I used to post my weekly outfits on fashion forums and Flickr. I wanted a website of my own to do so with and to also share my other passions: music, inspiration collages and food.

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What is the story behind your blog's title?

I wanted a French-sounding name. I liked the way Chalet rolls off the tongue.

If your blog had a mission statement, what would it be?

A blog about a girl with a fixation for shoes, rings, nail polish and models' off-duty style. Muse boards and music inspire my varied looks.

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Who inspires your wardrobe and why?

I am inspired by so many things. It could be a trip to a new place, an upbeat song, or a polished look on an actress in a movie. I also clip images from magazine editorials that resonate with me.

What do you do when you're not blogging?

I enjoy reading, biking, cooking, playing tennis and scouring vintage boutiques for great finds.

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Who are your favorite designers? Why?

Chanel is classic and romantic; many of the pieces can go from day to night with ease. Balmain is edgy yet comfortable. Dolce & Gabbana captures the spirit of beauty and ready-to-wear with such elegance. Balenciaga, Proenza Schouler and Ports 1961 all have classy attributes with modern edge. I admire so many collections from so many designers, my list could go on. Each year, each season captivates my attention. I live for Fashion Week!

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How would you describe your style?

A dip into the 1950s with a tinge of rock and roll. I like to wear black a lot, but I'm not afraid of color or mixing prints. If Audrey Hepburn and Freja Beha Erichsen designed a line together, it would be me.

Blogger Of The Moment: Fashion Chalet

Get to know internet it girl Erika Marie de Palol in this Q&A.

Erika Marie de Palol of Fashion Chalet is a one-time Barneys New York personal shopper and stylist turned personal style blogger residing in North Carolina. This cyber fashionista is just as comfortable wearing a pair of rented bowling shoes as she is wearing a pair of pony hair ankle boots. Spend a few minutes in her internet presence, and you'll be inspired to throw on a pair of sunglasses and a pair of sky-high heels in hopes of channeling her laidback glam.

Since starting her blog three years ago, she has brought a bit of New York style to North Carolina. Her anything-but-jaded interest in fashion will leave you feeling excited and wanting to attend Fashion Week, too. As a style tastemaker, she proves that American Eagle Outfitters and Christian Louboutin can rock the same outfit.